Asian Koel

Part 1 can be viewed at this LINK. “I met up with the juvenile Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus malayanus) again in the evening (below). “Still in attendance with the group of four mynas. “I watched, trying to get feeding images, … Continued

Steven Struyck’s video was documented out of the window of his study room in Penang, Malaysia. It shows two male Asian Koels (Eudynamys scolopacea) confronting each other. This went on for more than 30 minutes, each lunging at the other … Continued

Another series of images of the female Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) feeding on the fruits of the Cape York Tulipwood or Claudie Tulipwood (Harpullia ramniflora). This follows Jackie Ong’s earlier post on the Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) eating the same … Continued

“After a few ‘koel songs’ and short chase, it was still a no go. But a fruit in the mouth did the trick and finally the lady says I do. “BESG has posted an excellent article on Aisan Koel (Eudynamys … Continued

The above image shows a pair of Asian Koels (Eudynamys scolopacea) – the male on the right, feeding the female with a fruit. This is a typical ritual known as courtship feeding. Erritzoe et al. (2007) define courtship feeding thus: … Continued

“On 26th January, three of my 40 years old Alexandra Palms (Archontophoenix alexandrae) (above) were similarly chopped down following the collapse of one of my Ceram Palms (Rhopaloblaste ceramics) and the removal of the other. The reason was safety. These … Continued

The Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) is a large bird that is extremely shy. When it senses someone is looking at it, it immediately moves behind a branch or leaves. This was exactly what happened when I chanced on it feeding … Continued

“On 13th September 2015, before 8 am, the male Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) was calling loudly while perching on the fruiting *Livistona rotundifolia palm, commonly known as Footstool Palm. “It held in its beak a ripen fruit which was darker … Continued

“There is a rarely heard male Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) call that I am familiar with but has been elusive to document. It is elusive in the sense that the soft call is only heard when I am near to … Continued